The gunman in the Pennsylvania attack is still at large and police are looking for a small dark-colored pickup truck.
January 2014
Trial resumes for Maine woman charged in husband’s death
A neuropsychologist testifies that Roxanne Jeskey is ‘brain injured in a significant way.’
‘Jihad Jane’ gets 10 years in plot to kill artist
Prosecutors depicted Colleen LaRose as a ‘lonely and isolated’ woman who was flattered to get an assignment to kill a foe of Islam.
Nomination papers available in Solon
SOLON — Nomination papers are available for the following elected positions: selectman/assessor/overseer of the poor, 2014-17; road commissioner, 2014-15; town clerk/tax collector, 2014-15; treasurer, 2014-15; Regional School Unity 74 school board member, 2014-17. Nomination papers can be requested from the town clerk and must be returned to the town clerk by the end of business […]
Alternative energy is focus of business breakfast
WATERVILLE — The next business breakfast is set for 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Spann Student Commons Summit Room on Thomas College’s campus, 180 West River Road. The event will be presented by Thomas College and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, and hosted by Mike Duguay, director of business development with Summit Natural […]
Oil delivery truck tips over in Thorndike, but no oil spilled
Maine DEP crews arrived as a precaution, driver OK.
Farmingdale contractor: State is burying local sidewalks
Plow trucks for the state have been pushing slush back on to the sidewalks along Maine Avenue after they’ve been cleared by the contractor, according to Ellis Construction.
LePage wants Rier as permanent chief of education
James Rier has held the job since October, when previous commissioner Stephen Bowen left.
Oxford County sheriff announces re-election bid
Michael Parshall, a Monmouth police officer from Upton, has announced his intention to challenge Wayne Gallant.
Same-sex marriages in Utah put on hold
The order will remain in effect until a federal appeals court decides whether to uphold an earlier court ruling that Utah’s ban is unconstitutional.